Ipod Frozen(sort of)

Ok, so yesterday my Ipod froze. So I reset it. Then the screen became frozen with the Apple logo on it. I let the bettery drain down, and then tried to reset it again. Still the Ipod Logo. HELP!

First the ipod doesn't act right on a low battery. Before you go any further charge her up. You can try booting in Disk mode.Then restore.
To restore your iPod:
Make sure all your music, videos, and photos are backed up first. The restore process erases your iPod and applies factory setings.
First, boot your iPod into Disk Mode while it is connected to your computer. How to do this: Reset (toggle the hold switch, hold down the Menu and Center buttons until Apple Logo appears.) Right when the Apple Logo appears, press and hold the Center and Play/Pause buttons until a black and white "Do not Disconnect" screen appears. Open the iPod Updater and click Restore. If it asks you if you want to restore, click Restore or Yes. Eventually, our iPod's screen will show a little power adapter. Plug it in to the charger and wait. Resync your music and stuff and you should be ready to go! If these steps did not work, then your iPod probably needs to be serviced.

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wow, i really don't have time to read all that, but i'll give you an hint when you're in music library click "More" and then "Composers" i think that's what you're lookin for otherwise just ignore it

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why is the web full of "ipod frozen ipod frozen ipod frozen ipod frozen"??
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Try:
- Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Unsync all music and resync
- Reset all settings
Go to Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset All Settings.
All your preferences and settings are reset. Information (such as contacts and calendars) and media (such as songs and videos) aren’t affected.
- Restore from backup. See:
iOS: How to back up
- Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.

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First : hello,How are All ?
Please Help Men ........
I listen With My friendS SongS on Song N35 the ipod Frozen
i try To Reset and out from song but i can't
Try To Connect with LapTop or itunes But Really NOT CONNECT what can i do
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Refer to this Apple Support 5Rs article
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Try this...
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Was playing a movie on video iPod connected to TV
when I touched the iPod and got a small static
shock....the TV screen went white and the iPod is now
frozen. Does not respond to connection to iTunes or
AC charger; buttons do not work either. Plugged the
cables back into iPod but to no avail.
Am I out of luck? I do have the Apple Protection
plan. Any suggestions at this point?
thanks!
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